Karis Simons
Corona del Mar,CA
Summary
Dedicated facilities maintenance and event management professional with hands-on expertise in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Proven track record in coordinating successful community events, managing vendor logistics, and ensuring seamless operations from setup to cleanup.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance and Facilities Associate
Sherman Library and Gardens
Corona del Mar, California
01.2022 - Current
- Performed carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, and electrical repairs
- Managed event set-ups, take-downs, and clean-ups to ensure venues met client specifications
- Coordinated vendor load-in and load-outs to maintain schedule adherence
- Developed timelines for event operations and procedures to ensure smooth execution
- Designed multiple event maps
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting clients with inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Assistant Pre-school Teacher
Environmental Nature Center
Newport Beach, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted teachers in implementing engaging nature-based learning activities.
- Coordinated nature-based learning activities to engage children at ENC Day Camp.
- Supervised children during outdoor exploration and nature walks.
- Prepared classroom materials and organized educational resources for lessons.
Education
Cabinet and Furniture Technology
Palomar Community College
San Marcos, CAOrange Coast Community College
Costa Mesa, CAHigh School Diploma -
Excel Academy Home School
Costa Mesa, CA06-2020
Journey Waldorf Middle School
Aliso Viejo, CAWawona Elementary School
Yosemite National ParkSkills
- Facility Maintenance
- Carpentry
- Plumbing and electrical
- Physical Maintenance
- Hand and power tool use
- Project scheduling
- Vendor coordination
- Facility Logistics
- Visual Communication
- Creative Problem Solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Structural Design
BIO
- Newport's Environmental Nature Center (ENC). For years, I volunteered at Newport's Environmental Nature Center (ENC). In my senior year of high school, I became the ENC's youngest hire ever, working as an assistant in their nature-based preschool. From the ages of 18-21, I also worked as a naturalist in their children's camps.
- Sherman Library and Gardens, Corona del Mar, CA. I began working there in college as a facilities and maintenance associate. Immediately after college, I was hired full time as the event producer. As such, several times a week I execute events ranging from holiday-themed shows to fundraisers to weddings and private functions.
Timeline
Maintenance and Facilities Associate
Sherman Library and Gardens
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Pre-school Teacher
Environmental Nature Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Cabinet and Furniture Technology
Palomar Community College
Orange Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
Excel Academy Home School
Journey Waldorf Middle School
Wawona Elementary School